Some folks in Washington treat national security like a game of political football – tossing around classified information when it suits their agenda, then crying foul when someone else runs the play.
Now, there may be a referee on the field.
BREAKING: Deputy AG @DAGToddBlanche is ready to prosecute any sitting politicians found leaking classified intel.
Only a few people had access to these documents, and it’s weird how NOTHING was leaked until they were involved. pic.twitter.com/ORzqsvWFas
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) June 25, 2025
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, recently appointed and best known for defending President Trump, made a quiet but powerful statement this week: even sitting politicians could face criminal charges for leaking intelligence.
Leaking secrets might finally come with consequences, no matter the office.
It’s a refreshing idea. Long overdue, really.
Blanche’s remarks followed news of a Justice Department investigation into a series of leaks tied to foreign policy, including U.S. assessments on Ukraine and China.
Someone, somewhere, thought it was clever to leak that information.
Maybe they figured the press would praise them, or maybe they wanted to kneecap political opponents.
Either way, the leak helped foreign adversaries more than it helped the American people.
In a better world, leaking classified material would be treated like the serious crime it is. For too long, though, that hasn’t been the case.
We’ve seen high-ranking officials walk away from clear violations while others (typically with less power and fewer connections) take the fall.
It’s like watching a courtroom drama where the ending’s always the same; the elites escape judgment, the lesser-folk get burned.
If the law applies to some, it should apply to all. Simple, isn’t it?
This is the kind of equal treatment so many Americans have been asking for. The law, blind to status or power. That’s the bedrock of justice.
Now, is there a political angle here? Of course.
The timing, the context, the fact that Blanche is closely tied to Trump – all of it matters. Some will say this is about settling scores or protecting allies, others will shout about free speech or whistleblower rights.
But leaking classified material isn’t whistleblowing. It’s not about courage. It’s a betrayal – of processes, of partners, of the people whose safety depends on quiet strength, not public stunts.
Washington leaks like a sieve, and no one leaks more than the powerful.
Often, it’s those who smile into cameras during hearings about “transparency.” You know the type.
The problem isn’t just the leaks themselves, but the fact that they’re strategic. Designed to damage enemies, shape headlines, and avoid accountability.
It’s looking like the Justice Department is ready to act as if laws actually mean something.
Imagine that.
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